Keto Cauliflower Taco Casserole

Keto Cauliflower Taco Casserole

Ingredients

SAVE TO MY RECIPES

FOR THE BEEF

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 2 lb. ground chicken
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp. keto taco seasoning mix
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

FOR THE CAULIFLOWER

• Kosher salt
• 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets

FOR THE CHEESE SAUCE

• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 2/3 c. heavy cream
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 3 c. shredded cheddar, divided
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 c. sliced green onions

TO SERVE WITH IF NOT DOING KETO:

-Quinoa w cilantro and lime added

-Avocado sliced

Directions

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350°. Make chicken: In a large skillet over medium, heat oil. Add onion and cook until slightly softened, 2 minutes. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 6 minutes. Drain excess fat and sprinkle in taco seasoning, stirring to coat meat. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. 
• Step 2
  In a medium mixing bowl, whisk eggs, then stir in meat mixture. Spread mixture into an even layer in the bottom of a 9"-x-13" baking dish. 
• Step 3
  Meanwhile, make cauliflower: In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch cauliflower, 3 minutes. Drain and squeeze water from cauliflower. Arrange cauliflower in an even layer on top of beef in baking dish.
• Step 4
  Make cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, butter, ground mustard, and garlic powder, and cook over medium, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 cups cheddar until smooth. Season with salt and stir in green onions.
• Step 5
  Pour cheese sauce over cauliflower in baking dish and top with remaining 1 cup cheddar. Bake until cauliflower is tender, beef is set, and cheese is melty, about 30 minutes. If desired, broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Step 6 While quinoa cooks, slice avocado for topping. After quinoa is finished add cilantro, lime juice, & salt to taste.